Principal Lawyer

The Victorian Government established the Labour Hire Authority (LHA) to introduce a licensing system to regulate the provision of labour hire services across Victoria.
LHA undertakes a range of licensing, compliance and enforcement activities, maintains public registers and conducts research and education in accordance with the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic) (Act).
About the role The LHA's Legal Branch plays a key role in providing expert legal services to LHA and its operational units covering a broad range of legal matters relating to the Act and other relevant laws with an emphasis on employment law and industrial relations.
Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer, the Principal Lawyer is responsible for providing legal advice and support with a focus on licensing, compliance, and enforcement activities.
This role has a flexible work location with an option of Melbourne CBD or Bendigo.
About you * Demonstrated knowledge of industrial relations and/or administrative law with proven experience in providing timely, sound, practical legal advice, and guidance on a wide variety of issues * Enthusiastic individual who is passionate about improving workers conditions * Effective communicator and listener with the ability to build and maintain good relationships with our stakeholders How to Apply Please apply by providing a professional cover letter (750 words maximum) responding to the key selection criteria and detailing your skills, knowledge and experience relating to the opportunity.
A comprehensive Position Description is attached.
For further information regarding Labour Hire Authority, please visit our website at https://labourhireauthority.vic.gov.au/.
Applicants will be required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures.
All personal information is kept secure and confidential and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act, 2014.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo the Victorian Public Service pre-employment screening process and an Australian Criminal History Check prior to commencing employment with Labour Hire Authority.